The Story
Original Item: Only One Available. The Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte, known before October 1916 as Fliegertruppen (Flyer Troops), was the air arm of the Imperial German Army. In English-language sources it is usually referred to as the Imperial German Air Service, although that is not a literal translation of either name. German naval aviators of the Marine-Fliegerabteilung were an integral part of the Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine). Both military branches operated airplanes, observation balloons and airships.
This is an incredible set of pilot’s goggles with still-pliable elastic straps by the legendary Carl Zeiss, Jena, a specialist lens maker, and one of the finest makers of optics at the time. They designed many of the optics used by Germany during WWI and WWII, and continue to produce world class lenses and other optics to this day.
The goggles are marked with the Carl Zeiss logo on both lenses and on the strap. There is some cracking to the leather of the elastic, but the back strap and buckle are all in great order. This is one of the best sets of pilot’s goggles we’ve ever had.
A fantastic set, ready for further research and display.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Original Item: Only One Available. The Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte, known before October 1916 as Fliegertruppen (Flyer Troops), was the air arm of the Imperial German Army. In English-language sources it is usually referred to as the Imperial German Air Service, although that is not a literal translation of either name. German naval aviators of the Marine-Fliegerabteilung were an integral part of the Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine). Both military branches operated airplanes, observation balloons and airships.
This is an incredible set of pilot’s goggles with still-pliable elastic straps by the legendary Carl Zeiss, Jena, a specialist lens maker, and one of the finest makers of optics at the time. They designed many of the optics used by Germany during WWI and WWII, and continue to produce world class lenses and other optics to this day.
The goggles are marked with the Carl Zeiss logo on both lenses and on the strap. There is some cracking to the leather of the elastic, but the back strap and buckle are all in great order. This is one of the best sets of pilot’s goggles we’ve ever had.
A fantastic set, ready for further research and display.
